Glazier Estabrook

Glazier Estabrook (20 March 1813-27 August 1892) was a Corporal of the US Army who commanded the 20th Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment Company H during the American Civil War.

Biography
Glazier Estabrook was born in Burton, New Brunswick, Canada on 20 March 1813, and he emigrated to the United States with his family. He was known for his immense strength, being able to lift a 325 lb barrel of pork on his shoulders and eating salted pork, beans, and beef before quickly burning up his calories. During the American Civil War, Estabrook and his son George served in the 20th Maine Volunteer Infantry Regiment, with the older Estabrook commanding Company H. In 1863, Estabrook fought at the Battle of Gettysburg on Little Round Top, during which his son was killed. Estabrook survived the war and died in Orono, Penobscot County, Maine on 27 August 1892 at the age of 79.